With all your kids out of the house and some time on your hands, what better opportunity to take on a remodeling project? If you don’t already have another project in mind, renovating your bathroom is a good place to start. A well-styled bathroom is one of the simple luxuries of life—these remodeling tips for a perfect bathroom will help you create the bathroom of your dreams.
Make a Financial Plan
First things first—while you can dream all you want about your perfect bathroom, that dream can’t become a reality until you create a realistic budget. What shape is your bathroom currently in, and how much renovation will it need? How much can you afford to spend on the entire remodeling process, and how much of your budget will you dedicate to each part? Creating your budget will help you map out the rest of the remodeling process.
Design Your Dream Bathroom Layout
Get out those home décor magazines and your secret Pinterest boards (we know you have them) because it’s time to design your dream bathroom! First, you’ll need to decide on your bathroom’s layout. In general, it’s best and easiest to keep your new bathroom’s layout as similar to the old layout as possible—that way, you won’t need to deal with the hassle of redoing your bathroom’s plumbing. Once you’ve decided on a layout, consider other details, such as what style you want your bathroom to be and whether it will include a bathtub.
Consider Your Ventilation System
While you may think the most important part of your bathroom is the stylish sink or a fancy chandelier hanging above the bathtub, it would be erroneous to forget one of the most important features of a bathroom: the ventilation system. Bathrooms tend to get pretty humid, which can cause problems if left unaddressed, so you’ll want to have a good exhaust fan to remove the moisture. Pay attention to the heaters in your bathroom as well—if you have an older house with baseboard heaters, decorative covers can do wonders for their appearance.
Choose Quality Materials
Finally, it’s time to choose the materials you’ll use in your new bathroom. Whether it’s your flooring, cabinets, or fixtures, make sure you choose a quality material and design that will hold up in the bathroom’s humid environment. A well-designed bathroom with quality materials can even increase the value of your home, should you eventually decide to sell.
These remodeling tips for a perfect bathroom may be just what you need to make your bathroom a little more exciting. Remodeling your bathroom is an investment, but if done correctly, it’s one that will serve you well for years to come.
